🎉 Meet Nona – Liverpool’s Own Creative Powerhouse! 🎉

Step into the expansive universe of Nona, a character-driven illustrator and painter from Liverpool, UK, whose work weaves together myth, fantasy, and contemporary flair.

🎨 Maker Name

Nona – Storyteller and visionary, bringing modern myths and imaginative characters to life.

🧩 Medium & Style

She seamlessly blends oil painting with digital illustration, crafting richly textured works that marry traditional technique with digital precision. Nona excels in mythological storytelling with a character-focused, modern aesthetic. Nona Gallery

🏺 What She Creates

• Illustrated anthologies and art books such as Modern Monsters—a global character series imagining mythical creatures adapting to modern life.
• Fine art prints, oil paintings, comics, and personal creative series.
• Commissioned character designs and fantasy visuals.

📖 Her Journey

Though trained in Computer Engineering, Nona was always drawn to art. Self-taught in both oil and digital mediums, she built a compelling portfolio that includes commissions for monumental projects like the Burj Khalifa and exhibitions at Hamlet’s Castle. She even has a piece in the permanent collection at Bluecoat Chambers, Liverpool’s historic art center. nona-bunn-hodge

🌟 Milestones & Achievements

• Created commissioned work for the Burj Khalifa and exhibited at Hamlet’s Castle.
• Permanent art displayed at Liverpool’s Bluecoat Chambers—as part of the city's oldest art venue, located in a Grade I listed 18th-century building.

🛤 Challenges & Growth

Battling procrastination, Nona overcame stagnation through ambitious personal projects like Modern Monsters. Bringing structure and passion into each weekly studio session helped her transform momentum into creativity. Nona Gallery

🚀 What’s Next

Nona is launching her first comic book, weaving together short stories filled with mythic figures and narratives. She’s also diving deeper into oil—pushing her technical visual storytelling further.

💡 Advice for Fellow Creators

“When you can, exhibit at comic conventions or art events—it’s a great way to meet people, gain exposure, and boost your creative brand.”
“Set defined projects to keep procrastination at bay and creativity burning bright.”

🌐 Where to Connect & Shop

• Instagram, Facebook, Etsy, and her full portfolio & shop at Nona Gallery — including art prints, books, stickers, enamel pins, and more. 

✨ Final Thoughts

Nona is an artist who fuses ancient storytelling with modern life. From her richly imagined character art to her ambition for narrative comics, Nona’s work reminds us that every myth—and every artist—has a story waiting to be lived.

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